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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

”A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN’ – Sunken dredge in Mazaruni River puts children,...

− residents call for authorities to take action Residents of Upper Mazaruni are concerned that if a sunken dredge in the Mazaruni River is not...

Mohamed’s Enterprise copped Top Dealer award – during Mining Week opening and awards ceremony

President David Granger, last evening, attended the opening ceremony for Mining Week activities, a yearly event organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...

Miner killed in accident at Omai

A man has been killed following a mining accident in Omai Gold Mine in Region Seven (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni on Tuesday, the Ministry of Natural...

Operation El Dorado intercepts several illegal mining camps

- The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in its continued ‘Operation...

DUBBED ‘THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL’: GGDMA, Govt clash over planned removal of mining concessions

Government and the representative mining association of Guyana are at loggerheads over purported plans to rescind widespread concessions granted to the industry. The concerns were...

Guyana exploring mining of other rare minerals

More attention will be placed on the mining of rare earth minerals, particularly lithium in the coming year, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman...

GGMC workers on strike will not be paid – Official

By Tracey Khan - Drakes – Employees of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) who are currently on strike following a row over...

GGDMA to miners: “Get your act together”

By Jomo Paul – President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Patrick Harding has confirmed that only nine out of ten...

Diamond explosion: Apparatus to trap gas in the works as clean-up ongoing- GGMC

Two weeks after an underground gas pocket exploded at a residence in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, the intense cleaning-up exercise is still ongoing, while...

Drilling to resume at Wenot deposit next week

– Omai says pit has potential for even more gold Omai Gold Mines will continue drilling at its Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) location from next week...

Recent Articles

Guyana renders assistance following medical emergency onboard AirEuropa

See full statement: Medical Emergency Onboard AirEuropa Flight Prompts Swift Response at Cheddi Jagan International Airport The control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport received a...

Semi-submersible vessel found in creek near Port Kaituma River

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at approximately 16:35 hours, the police discovered a semi-submersible vessel in Paiana...

Elite Cricket Academy nears completion – Ramson Jr.

The elite sports academy for cricket is set to be completed within the next month and a half, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s...

Consultations ongoing for construction of solar farms in Essequibo

Efforts to accelerate the construction of solar farms in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have begun with a series of consultations and site...

Team Guyana Drone Soccer in San Diego for World Cup

Team Guyana Drone Soccer has touched down in San Diego, California, to participate in the prestigious Academic Drone Soccer World Cup and associated events,...

Persons urged to wear denim on April 24 to show support for survivors of...

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:  As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) winds down communities around the world are...

Guyanese diaspora plays key role in achieving ‘One Guyana’ – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed his disapproval and dismay at the verbal attack launched against the Guyanese diaspora who engaged him during...

From ‘corner shop’ to thriving retail/wholesale business – former boxing champion recalls moving from...

Nestled in the heart of Albouystown, Howard’s Groceries stands as a testament to dedication, hard work, and deep understanding of community needs. Over a...

GMSA calls for tax-free overtime work

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) wants overtime work to be tax-free along with the removal of property tax and VAT on locally-produced...

Fire destroys Providence house

A fire of so far unknown origin this morning destroyed a house located at Old Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The one-storey wooden house...